SOLUTION: Sasha is 8 years older than her brother. Three years ago she was three times his age how old are they now?

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Question 1126372: Sasha is 8 years older than her brother. Three years ago she was three times his age how old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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b, the brother's age now

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Solve and evaluate b+8 for Sasha.